Dear Michael: What’s always in style?

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Apr 29, 2012 at 12:01 AMApr 29, 2012 at 6:57 AM

I have been doing some spring cleaning in my closet, and I was wondering if you would give me some advice. Which clothes never go out of style? I like to stay up to date, and I know that there are some things that I can definitely do without. What do you recommend keeping?

Dear Michael,

I have been doing some spring cleaning in my closet, and I was wondering if you would give me some advice. Which clothes never go out of style? I like to stay up to date, and I know that there are some things that I can definitely do without. What do you recommend keeping?

Sincerely,

Spring Cleaning

Dear Miss Spring,

There are a few items that never go out of style. Your little black dress is a keeper. I’m sure you have some jeans that are worth keeping. I think a cardigan is always going to be a fall/winter essential. It’s important to remember that fashion is a cycle; what’s in this year will be out next year, but it will be back. So keep some of those items that you don’t think are fashionable; they will be vintage soon! I think accessories, such as scarves, are forever fashionable, so keep those. On second thought, honey, I might be the wrong person to ask. You’ll end up keeping everything and buying more with me!

Love,

Your Diva Michael

Dear Michael,

What makes an extraordinary artist extraordinary? What separates the average Joe from a superstar? What is the difference between a child’s scribbles and an abstract art? What makes someone great? I have struggled with this question for a long time and I was hoping you would be able to provide some input.

Sincerely,

Searching

Dear Ms. Searching,

Girlfriend, that is a loaded question. The obvious answer is hard work and talent, but there is more to it than that. I think that some of it can be chalked up to dumb luck, but without some kind of talent and a lot of hard work, you won’t have the opportunity to be that lucky. If you are searching for greatness, maybe the key is to keep trying. You also may want to look around; you probably are already great. You may not be a rock god, but you could be the best at something you already do. There’s all kinds of greatness, make sure you aren’t missing yours before you sell yourself short.

Love,

Your Diva Michael

Dear Michael,

I was recently at a department store and I was harassed as I left the parking lot. I remembered to write down the guy’s license plate number, but I didn’t do anything with the information. Do you think I should have reported the incident to the store?

Sincerely,

Nervous to Shop

Dear Miss Nervous,

Of course you should have reported the incident. The store has a responsibility to ensure your safety on their premises, including the parking lot, but they can’t do that if they don’t know there is something going on. You have a responsibility to report anything of that nature so that the store can adequately protect you. There is security present for a reason. If that happens again, make sure you take down the license plate number and report it to the store. If that jerk did that to you, chances are he is doing it to someone else, too.

Love,

Your Diva Michael

Michael Serode is the owner/operator of Salon Serode in Pembroke, Mass., and your divine advice columnist. Send questions to salonserode@gmail.com.

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